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How to get fromDetroit to Galveston Islandby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Galveston Island by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DTW - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $350–1,327

  2. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DTW - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 13m
    $216–440

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    32h 32m
    $328–546

  4. Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    32h 46m
    $522–1,009

  5. Drive 1,331.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Galvestoncar car 1,331.4 mi
    22h 41m
    $243–351

  6. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    36h 43m
    $558–1,036

  7. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    4. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    38h 25m
    $587–1,199

Detroit (DTW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,162.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Galveston Island. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Downtown Houston, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston Island.

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